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XTL Transport, Logistics, Distribution

Temperature-controlled trucking, logistics & distribution

Human Resources Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC, Canada
In Person
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations

About the job

Requirements
  • Relevant education or experience in human resources.
  • At least one year of experience in the transportation industry.
  • Strong knowledge of human resources policies and procedures.
  • Good command of recruitment and selection processes.
  • Good judgment and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to coach, supervise, and develop employees.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and effectively manage a varied workload.
  • Ability to work in accordance with established procedures while managing priorities accurately and efficiently.
Responsibilities
  • Perform all recruitment and selection activities, including behavioral interviews and reference checks.
  • Manage the hiring process, including posting positions internally and on online platforms and scheduling interviews.
  • Process applications received online, in person, or by telephone promptly.
  • Collaborate with leadership to understand and address human resources needs.
  • Ensure compliance with compensation guidelines.
  • Participate in employee selection processes.
  • Keep policies and procedures current and aligned with department objectives and legal requirements.
  • Provide leadership with advice and support on labor relations and performance management.
  • Improve communication and relations between employees and the company.
  • Manage labor-relations files and advise leadership on human-resources matters.
  • Support implementation of programs intended to improve the employee experience.
  • Have overall responsibility for occupational health and safety, including committees, programs, and training.
  • Develop advanced expertise in the ADP Workforce Now human-resources system, particularly its human-resources management modules.
  • Identify and recommend improvements to policies and procedures.
  • Draft and manage disciplinary and termination letters.
  • Manage workplace-accident files involving CNESST or the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.
  • Perform administrative tasks, including human-resources record management and planning.
  • Track and update employee leave and absence records.
  • Coordinate new-employee onboarding and training activities.
  • Provide guidance and advice regarding the applicant-tracking system, candidate experience, and hiring standards.
  • Supervise the recruiter’s daily activities and ensure recruitment objectives are achieved.
  • Conduct human-resources research at leadership’s request concerning regulations, best practices, benchmarks, and available resources.
  • Act as a resource for human-resources questions and provide follow-up or direct matters to the appropriate resource.
  • Support department managers with human-resources communications to ensure compliance with company policies and legal obligations.
  • Provide support concerning terminations, conflict resolution, recruitment, and performance management.
  • Act as the human-resources contact for operations and maintenance teams regarding transportation and fleet requirements.
  • Participate in the performance-evaluation process.
  • Prepare recognition and service-anniversary letters and employee onboarding packages.
  • Present issues or concerns at biweekly human-resources meetings or meetings with the manager.
  • Keep company bulletin boards professional, relevant, and current.
  • Verify approved department invoices and expenses and ensure accurate coding.
  • Audit and review employee files.
  • Participate in organizing and coordinating corporate events, trade shows, and job fairs to promote the company and its benefits.
  • Participate in human-resources and operations meetings to foster a respectful and productive work environment.
  • Follow up on exit interviews, analyze reasons for departures, and make recommendations to improve employee retention.

About the company

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XTL Transport, Logistics, Distribution

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XTL Transport provides temperature-controlled trucking and logistics across North America, including storage and distribution through its Montreal center, serving manufacturers and distributors that require specific temperature conditions. It moves freight in temperature-controlled trailers and coordinates end-to-end logistics, combining trucking with warehousing and distribution from pickup to delivery. The company differentiates itself with specialized temperature-controlled capabilities, a broad North American footprint, and integrated infrastructure, supported by ongoing investments in facilities and drivers. Its goal is to expand facilities and workforce to offer reliable, temperature-controlled freight solutions and foster long-term customer partnerships.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

  • XTL appointed Mérany Khun president in 2026, sharpening succession and financial discipline.
  • Truck News ranked XTL among 2026 Top Large Fleet finalists.
  • XTL kept publishing 2026 temperature-control and compliance content, signaling active customer demand.

What critics are saying

  • Cross-border freight faces tariff, customs, and border-delay shocks from Canada-U.S. policy swings.
  • Temperature excursions destroy trust instantly; one food-safety incident can trigger contract losses.
  • Founder Serge Gagnon still runs strategy, so succession failure threatens execution if Khun departs.

What makes XTL Transport, Logistics, Distribution unique

  • XTL runs 375,000-square-foot Montreal food-grade warehousing with rail siding and GMP accreditation.
  • Its 2026 network spans Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary distribution hubs.
  • XTL combines asset-based trucking, logistics, and warehousing under one cross-border platform.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Mentorship Program

Company News

Truck News
Mar 5th, 2026
XTL appoints Mérany Khun as president

XTL appoints Mérany Khun as president. XTL Transport has appointed Mérany Khun as president of the XTL Group of Companies as part of an executive leadership transition aimed at supporting continued growth. Khun joined XTL in 2019 as vice president of finance and was promoted to chief financial officer the following year. The company said she has played a key role in strengthening financial performance and supporting long-term strategic expansion. Founder Serge Gagnon will remain actively involved as chief executive officer, continuing to oversee corporate strategy and direction, XTL said in an announcement. The leadership change is intended to support succession planning while maintaining continuity within the company's executive team, XTL added. trucknews.com is the trucking industry's leading information source, delivering vital insights to fleet executives, operations teams, maintenance personnel, owner-operators, and more. Readers turn to our experienced journalists for award-winning trucking industry news, trends, technical advances, equipment maintenance techniques, and business practices alike. Have your say This is a moderated forum. Comments will no longer be published unless they are accompanied by a first and last name and a verifiable email address. (Today's Trucking will not publish or share the email address.) Profane language and content deemed to be libelous, racist, or threatening in nature will not be published under any circumstances.

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